Aafrin Kidwai
The largest source of PM2.5 pollution in Kolkata is the transport sector, according to a recent emission inventory analysis of the city’s air quality. However, municipal solid waste (MSW) is a developing industry that, along…
Aanchal Bansal
Segregation of waste at source and replacement of old garbage trucks will improve efficiency of garbage transportation, integrated waste management expert, Professor Brajesh Kumar Dubey of IIT Kharagpur has said. After an analysis of the…
Aafrin Kidwai
Waste clearance in Kolkata is severely impacted following Cyclone Amphan last Wednesday. Huge trees felled by the cyclone blocked a lot of roads in the city making it impossible for vehicles to pass by. The…
Aafrin Kidwai
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is set to amend its building rules to better manage demolition waste to curb pollution. Earlier, there were no pollution related restrictions and anyone applying for demolition of a building…
Editor
A biogas and composting plant is planned to be built on a 1-acre site in Mohishgote, near New Town, Kolkata. As was reported by The Telegraph, the plant will process vegetable and fruit waste collected…
Editor
The plans for a WtE project in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, are about to be accomplished. The civic bodies Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority and the New Town Kolkata Development Authority have agreed to cooperate…
